What is the typical price range for Damping Matrix [Foil]?

Ungraded copies of Damping Matrix [Foil] are priced around $6, with Grade 9 copies selling for $22.

Is this card from a rare set?

Yes, Damping Matrix is part of the Magic Mirrodin set.

How does grading affect the value of this card?

A Grade 9 copy of Damping Matrix [Foil] is valued higher at $22 compared to the ungraded price of $6.

Damping Matrix [Foil] #161 — Magic Mirrodin Card Value

Name: Damping Matrix [Foil] #161 — Magic Mirrodin Card Value
Brand: Magic

Magic Mirrodin

What the Damping Matrix [Foil] #161 card from Magic Mirrodin is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Damping Matrix [Foil] #161 value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 9 $22. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · Magic MirrodinGame · Magic

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Value by grade

Ungraded

3.7×

$22

Grade 9

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 9 premium on this card is 3.7× raw.

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Which version do you have?

If you just want the card, buy the Standard Damping Matrix #161 for $1. The Foil version at $6 offers a premium aesthetic upgrade, which is the primary difference here. Casual collectors focused on owning the card should opt for the Standard. Serious collectors or those wanting the best-looking version should pay the extra for the Foil.

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Foil— this pageDamping Matrix [Foil] #161 — Magic Mirrodin Card Value$6.49—eBay ↗

StandardDamping Matrix #161 — Magic Mirrodin Card Value$0.99—eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Damping Matrix [Foil] #161 (Magic Mirrodin)$6.49

Item details

Brand: Magic
Set: Magic Mirrodin
Game: Magic

Damping Matrix [Foil] #161 (Magic Mirrodin) card value

An ungraded Damping Matrix [Foil] #161 from Magic Mirrodin averages around $6. A Grade 9 copy runs about $22, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands null.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$6	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$22	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price range for Damping Matrix [Foil]?: Ungraded copies of Damping Matrix [Foil] are priced around $6, with Grade 9 copies selling for $22.
Is this card from a rare set?: Yes, Damping Matrix is part of the Magic Mirrodin set.
How does grading affect the value of this card?: A Grade 9 copy of Damping Matrix [Foil] is valued higher at $22 compared to the ungraded price of $6.